Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.
For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.
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Britney Spears said she would “find a new family” in an Instagram post, alleging that her sister Jamie Lynn Spears and former husband Kevin Federline made her feel like a slave during visits. The claims draw attention to her strained family relationships and come years after the end…
The article highlights three 1970s songs it describes as especially enjoyable to sing along to: Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way”, David Bowie’s “Fame” and Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer”. It argues that their memorable melodies, lyrics and theatrical feel help explain their lasting appeal. “Go Your Own Way”,…
Zack de la Rocha has encouraged younger Turnstile fans to explore the hardcore punk bands that shaped the genre, including Minor Threat and Bad Brains. He sees Turnstile as a bridge to that history, helping new listeners connect with the music’s earlier influences. De la Rocha also named…
The article argues that 1996 captured a distinctive moment when analogue culture and growing digitalisation overlapped, with optimism and few barriers between musical genres. It presents five songs as snapshots of that era, while showing how the music also reflected political tensions and resistance. The selections are 2Pac’s…
Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle has partnered with ANALOGr to auction more than 120 instruments, recording equipment, memorabilia and other collectibles linked to his career and the band’s history. The pieces include equipment used on influential recordings, offering fans a chance to acquire items connected with the…
Yaeji has released “DDR”, a new single inspired by Dance Dance Revolution and accompanied by a footwork-heavy video. The track frames the dancefloor as a place where people can imagine a less suffocating world and look after one another. Made with Enayet and K Wata, the song is…
Harry Styles’ 30 sold-out Madison Square Garden shows turned his New York residency into a city-wide event, drawing fans and businesses into the excitement. His frequent walks from Brooklyn to the venue became part of the story, adding to his image as an artist who enjoys the city…
Vans Warped Tour is heading to Orlando for two days on 14 and 15 November, following summer stops in several cities. The article recommends acts to catch, highlighting the event’s mix of pop-punk, metalcore and other alternative styles. Its featured performers include country and metalcore crossover band Lakeview,…
Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones played guitar and bass on Shirley Bassey’s 1964 James Bond theme “Goldfinger”, before the pair became members of Led Zeppelin. Their session work helped shape the recording, showing how musicians who later became known for hard rock contributed to a major film…